Respect is a foundational issue, especially for teens, who are at a formative time for self-concept. We need to develop a healthy balance of respect for self and respect for others. And while our focus …

These are the essentials of self-respect for kids (applies to adults too!): I have a realistic sense of my strengths and weaknesses. I accept myself the way I am right now, with imperfections. I’m entitled …

We are always excited when GRG members, teachers and parents share their respect stories with us. Whether it’s about how you showed respect for others or yourself or how GRG has affected you or someone …

12 Tips to Maximize Friendships & Minimize Friendship Drama Choose Good Friends & Be A Good Friend Pick friends and romantic partners who treat themselves and you with respect. Choose friends who have qualities you admire. Choose friendship, not drama. Have your friend’s back, stand up for her (or him) when she’s not there. …

12 Tips to Maximize Friendships & Minimize Friendship Drama Speak To Other Girls & Women With Respect If we call one another “bitches,” even kidding around, we are setting a low standard for how we treat one another. We are also teaching men to think of and treat women with a lack of …

12 Tips to Maximize Friendships & Minimize Friendship Drama Show Respect For Others Treat everyone with respect, at all times, in person and online, especially during conflicts. It’s easy to treat someone respectfully when they’re on your good side – the challenge is to keep your self-control when they’re pushing all your buttons! …

September can be a roller coaster for middle and high school girls. You’re looking forward to seeing friends you haven’t seen all summer, even if it means getting up waaay too early and having homework! At the same time, there can be real stress about those friendships, especially in the frenemy-filled preteen and teen years. …

We recently caught up with Jen Unbe, who wrote the song Bully (link below). We love her talents and energy, and her deep compassion. We want to introduce her to you as an example of someone whose creative drive has helped her keep pushing to grow, while her empathy and compassion keep her connected to …

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Testimonials

We’ve found it easy to use the GRG materials to supplement our existing girls’ program. GRG has helped our middle school girls have respect for themselves and others. It has had an influence throughout the school.Middle School Teacher

Our 6th Grade girls loved this program.Middle School Vice Principal

In a world that’s trying to turn you into someone else, the best gift that you can get is being yourself. GRG was an eye opener, and allowed me to realize what can happen in the future.Georgia - 12 years old

I think this program is truly a winner.Middle School Teacher

Girls’ Respect Groups brought out the best in my daughter.Mother of GRG Teen Leader

I can trust everyone in the group and not be embarrassed.Grade 6 GRG Participant

GRG taught me so much about myself! I learned that it’s really important to know who you are, before you can help others. You need to gain confidence & self-respect before you can embody what respect means. Girls’ Respect Groups has forever changed me.Mackenzie - 16 years old

Girls’ Respect Groups is the best thing to ever happen to me.GRG Teen Leader